Social Justice

Slide Show: Gay Rights Now

Slide Show: Gay Rights Now Slide Show: Gay Rights Now

Following the disappointing Clinton and hostile Bush years, LGBT Americans are hopeful that President Obama’s administration will herald a new age of equality. But to date, p…

Oct 15, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Gay Activists Split on Obama Gay Activists Split on Obama

At this past weekend's National Equality March, fury, or at least frustration, with the president trumped hope. On four key gay rights reforms, the administration's support is deci...

Oct 14, 2009 / Feature / Eric Naing

Don’t Ask, Don’t Get Don’t Ask, Don’t Get

A grassroots group for LGBT activism, born at last weekend's National Equality March, plans to push Obama harder than established gay rights groups will.

Oct 13, 2009 / Feature / Daniel Chandler

Anti-Choice Amendments Fail in Senate Finance Committee Anti-Choice Amendments Fail in Senate Finance Committee

Two anti-choice amendments considered by the Senate Finance Committee today were soundly defeated.

Sep 30, 2009 / Feature / Sharon Lerner

Can the NFL Tackle Homophobia? Can the NFL Tackle Homophobia?

Some National Football League players appear to be turning over a new leaf when it comes to gay rights, but a history of homophobia still haunts the sport.

Sep 29, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

Missing from Healthcare Bills: Coverage for Reproductive Health Missing from Healthcare Bills: Coverage for Reproductive Health

Health reform promises support for comprehensive care. That promise plainly does not extend to women who depend on public funds and seek abortions.

Sep 25, 2009 / Sylvia Law

Healthcare Reform–at the Price of Women’s Health? Healthcare Reform–at the Price of Women’s Health?

If Republicans don't have much hope of derailing healthcare reform, they still have a shot at seriously limiting women's access to affordable reproductive healthcare.

Sep 24, 2009 / Feature / Sharon Lerner

Factoring People Into Climate Change Factoring People Into Climate Change

More and more experts now say that climate change and population increase should be viewed together. Local politicians in developing countries often try to heat up the issue.

Sep 14, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

Ten Things You Can Do to Start a Community Garden Ten Things You Can Do to Start a Community Garden

Band together to gain control of your own food.

Sep 2, 2009 / The Nation

Shotgun Adoption Shotgun Adoption

Christian agencies lavish support services on pregnant women--if they give up their babies.

Aug 26, 2009 / Feature / Kathryn Joyce

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